March 1, 2017 To the Parents/Guardians of Miller School Students: Please read these important reminders and mark your calendars! 1. Coffee Talk: Tonight, Wednesday, March 1st, Mr. Keim and Mrs. Maurao will host their second virtual coffee talk from 6:30pm-7:00pm.
The Coffee Talk will be in the format of a podcast. Parents can watch, listen, and post questions live about a variety of topics at Miller School in an effort to expand the school’s ability to communicate in alternative ways with parents. When you click on Virtual Coffee Talk Question Form, you will see a video screen on the left and a form to post questions and/or comments on the right. The podcast will begin on this screen promptly at 6:30 PM. Feel free to post questions at any time between now and the start of the podcast. This will give Mr. Keim and Mrs. Maurao a place to start from. However, once the podcast begins the same form can be used to post live questions for Mr. Keim and Mrs. Maurao to respond to.
At the conclusion of the broadcast, the video will be posted on the school website so that parents that were unable to view the live broadcast can view it on their own time.
2. Spring MCAS Testing: MCAS testing begins the first week of April. Please read the following important letters that include grade level testing dates and a parent overview:
3. Upcoming Events for the Family:
Robert Adams Middle School will be hosting a Social Media Night for parents on March 7th (as a follow-up to the screening of Screenagers on February 15th). The viewing of Screenagers is not a prerequisite for attendance. The evening will focus on many of the challenges and concerns presented in Screenagers, answering any questions that parents may have. Miller encourages parents to attend this event. Our children are living a world on line that many of us are completely unaware of. We hope that this evening will give you the resources to guide your student. The Social Media Night will consist of a panel discussion and Q&A from administrators, guidance counselors, and parents from across the district, along with our school resource officer..
On Tuesday, March 14th don’t miss Miller/Placentino Math Night from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Cafetorium. On Tuesday & Wednesday, March 14th & 15th, the Spring Book Fair will be held in the Miller Multipurpose room from 9:00am - 8:00pm. The Elementary PTO Classroom Raffle Baskets will be on display in the Miller Library from 3:00pm-8:00pm (see below for information on how to get your tickets!).
Take a chance to win some amazing prizes! Many thanks to our Room Parents, parents and local businesses who helped put some incredible prize baskets together! Classroom Raffle Baskets help fund our Culture Connection, bringing engaging and interactive assemblies to our students throughout the year! All baskets will be on display on Tuesday, March 14th and Wednesday, March 15th from 3:00-8:00pm in the Miller Library. The night of the event, tickets will be $1.00 each or 15 tickets for $10 (cash or check only the night of the event). ONLINE: You can get your tickets early - and peek at the 40+ baskets to be won - at http://hollistonpto.org/raffle Online ticket sales will be available from Wednesday, March 1st until 5pm on Sunday, March 12, 2017. You can purchase tickets for any basket you might fancy - or - you can purchase General tickets (pre-filled out with your contact details) that can be picked up on March 14 & 15th for you to enter in person. For all online ticket purchases of 15 tickets or more, enter Promo Code “save33” at checkout to receive 33% off! Any questions email HollistonPTO@gmail.com - Thanks and we look forward to another fun and successful fundraiser!
4. Other Important Dates:
5. Attention Parents of 4th Grade Students All fourth grade students are mandated to have a physical exam during this school year. This examination is required by law (Ch. 71, Sec. 57, G.L., Commonwealth of Massachusetts). Please forward a copy of this examination to the Miller School Nurse’s Office. A physical completed after March 1, 2016 through June 1, 2017 is acceptable.
If your child's physician would like to fax me a copy of this physical, please fax to 429-0699, c/o Lynne Bowler, RN, CPNP. Any questions please call the Miller School Health Office at 429-0670. |
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